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Climate Change & Rivers

Preparing for the Impacts of Climate Change

Water levels at a record low on the Colorado River at Hoover Dam | vnvlain

The impacts of climate change will hit rivers and river communities first and worst, in the form of increased droughts, floods, and waterborne diseases.

Along with decreasing global warming pollution, protecting and restoring rivers must be part of the solution. Healthy rivers boost community safety and security, building resilience against these impacts and helping communities thrive in the face of a changing climate.